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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: callibeck on October 22, 2010, 09:46:55 AM

Title: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: callibeck on October 22, 2010, 09:46:55 AM: I need the springs (one or both) for the hood hinge for my adorable blue Henry J. Suggestions for substitutions also welcome.
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: swade41 on October 22, 2010, 11:26:09 PM: How many springs per side on these hinges ? I've got one spring per side but it sure doesn't hold the hood up.
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: callibeck on October 23, 2010, 08:59:53 AM: There is one spring on each hinge. They are to help in raising the hood. There is a rod inside at the front that you raise up to hold up the hood - like a grand piano.
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: swade41 on October 23, 2010, 09:16:59 AM: Quote from: callibeck on October 23, 2010, 08:59:53 AM
There is one spring on each hinge. They are to help in raising the hood. There is a rod inside at the front that you raise up to hold up the hood - like a grand piano.

thanks, mine of course has no rod, one more mystery out of the way...lol
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: Fid on October 23, 2010, 11:58:14 AM: Here's some pictures of the hood prop rod -
(https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a7dc35b3127cceee08b8094fbc00000030O01SatmLdmyB7efAA/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00203070160520170215002947139.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)

Here's how it is mounted / connected. Picture shows a 4 cylinder car but the six is the same.

(https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a7dc35b3127cceee084b620f3600000030O01SatmLdmyB7efAA/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00203070160520170215003416455.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)

Here's what it looks like. Easily fabricated from some 1/4" round stock if need be.

(https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a7dc35b3127cceee094e626fe000000030O01SatmLdmyB7efAA/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00203070160520170215002957254.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)

There is a clip on the other side to store the rod and keep it from rattling when the hood is shut -
(https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a7dc35b3127cceee0880b8ce2100000030O01SatmLdmyB7efAA/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00203070160520170215003939601.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: swade41 on October 23, 2010, 09:22:10 PM: Well mine is missing a bit more than the rod !

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/swade41/Henry%20J/myhenry3.jpg)
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: Fid on October 24, 2010, 12:22:06 PM: Ah yes. If you're using the original hinges/springs, it will require a support rod. Looks like you can do yours any way you choose. A stock Henry J radiator will not cool a small block Chev motor so you did the right thing. I know some cars have the hood prop rod laying along the inner front fender lengthwise parallel to the car. Your car may be a good candidate for that.
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: swade41 on October 24, 2010, 01:38:40 PM: I can't take any credit for anything done to the car, I just bought it a couple weeks ago. I'm just cutting my teeth on what's stock and what isn't....lol
I do plan on changing several things on the car though.
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: callibeck on November 02, 2010, 12:19:02 PM: Hi, FID. I wrote to TEX DEAN. Thanks for his e-mail. Then I heard from his daughter Cristal that TEX has sadly just recently passed away. She and Tex's friend are going to try to answer his e-mails. She thinks that Tex has used old trampoline springs in the hinges!
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: Fid on November 02, 2010, 01:08:16 PM: Oh that is so sad that Tex has passed away! He knew the parts well and often had those hard-to-find items. His prices were a bit high but what can you do if you need something and there is nowhere else to get it? Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: '51 HJ Hood hinge springs
Post by: swade41 on November 03, 2010, 08:12:28 PM: Wow ! To sad, I just spoke with him and bought the windshield divider I needed from him, I just got it last week. R.I.P.